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Icefields Parkway
- Distance
- 227 km
- Driving
- 3 h 15
- Stops
- 9
- Suggested days
- 2
- Type
- By car
Start: Lake Louise · End: Jasper
Regions crossed: Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House
Nature and views
About 230 km of mountain road between Lake Louise and Jasper, lined with glaciers, turquoise lakes and passes, entirely within Banff and Jasper national parks.
Open all year, but from November 1 to April 1 snow tires or chains are required (Parks Canada), the road is not salted and can close without notice: check road conditions with Parks Canada before you go. Best time: June to September.
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Sources
- Parcs Canada : Icefields Parkway in winter
- Wikipédia : Promenade des Glaciers
- Wikipedia : Icefields Parkway
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